There was so much I found to like in you, so much--" He tried to stop her with a dissenting gesture, but she went on.
"So much to admire.

There was all the warmth of friendship, and closer friendship,--a growing _camaraderie_, in fact; but nothing more.

Though I did not wish more, I should have welcomed it had it come." "As one welcomes the unwelcome guest." "Why won't you help me, Vance, instead of making it harder?
It is hard on you, surely, but do you imagine that I am enjoying it?
I feel because of your pain, and, further, I know when I refuse a dear friend for a lover the dear friend goes from me.

I do not part with friends lightly." "I see; doubly bankrupt; friend and lover both.

But they are easily replaced.